Three companies, including Sumitomo Mitsui Card, QUADRAC, and Mastercard, will gradually begin handling Mastercard on October 17 through “stera transit,” a public transportation solution provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Card. With this initiative, stera transit will be compatible with all international payment networks. Users can board the train by touching their Mastercard (credit/debit/prepaid), which supports touch…
LINE Yahoo analyzes popular autumn foliage spots based on search data. This year, “Raizan Sennyoji Temple Daihioin” in Fukuoka Prefecture attracts attention.
As a result, the spot with 5.5 times more searchers between 2022 and 2023 was “Raisan Sennyoji Daihioin” in Fukuoka Prefecture. Data from September to November, when many people are interested in autumn foliage, were analyzed. The number of users searching for keywords that include both autumn foliage and spot names is defined as the…
Harry Potter Mahoudokoro” opens at Tokyo Solamachi for a limited time. Limited edition pouch novelty by Honeydukes / New Niffler products.
Benelic will hold a limited time “Harry Potter Mahoudokoro POP-UP STORE in Tokyo Solamachi” from October 19 to February 2, 2025. The venue is Tokyo Solamachi, East Yard 4F 12 (1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo). Mahoudokoro is a store specializing in official products from the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” movies,…
Belle Maison’s “Hotcot,” a cotton blend warm innerwear for winter that prevents itching, comes in a new border pattern color.
Senshukai’s mail-order business Belle Maison will launch a new line of cotton-blend warm innerwear “Hotcott” on October 18 in black and off-white striped patterns. The lineup includes three types: “crew neck” (S-LL size: 1,290 yen), “turtleneck” (S-LL size: 1,490 yen), and “full-length leggings” (S-LL size: 1,390 yen). All are available on Belle Maison Net. Hot…
43% off Ray-Ban sunglasses, born in the 50’s RB2140F WAYFARER
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on Ray-Ban’s RB2140F WAYFARER sunglasses. Normally priced at 27,610 yen, they are 43% off at 15,743 yen at the time of writing. The RB2140F WAYFARER is a classic model, first introduced in 1952, with a square-shaped frame and acetate material. The model for sale has the color…
Moomin Valley Park, new character “Moran” winter. Fantastic Aurora Borealis and fireworks over the lake are also available with a night pass!
Moomin Story will hold the winter event “WINTER WONDERLAND in MOOMINVALLEY PARK 2024” at Moomin Valley Park (327-6 Miyazawa, Hanno, Saitama Prefecture), which is based on the theme of life in Northern Europe. The event will run from November 1 to January 13, 2025. In conjunction with this, a new character, Moran, has been introduced….
Grant Aid Gift Agreement Signed for Afghanistan: Contributing to Community Development through Participation of Local Residents in Collaboration with UN-Habitat ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) on October 15 at JICA Headquarters for the “Living Environment Improvement Program for Urban Vulnerable Populations (UN-Cooperation/UN-Habitat Implementation). The Grant Agreement (G/A) was signed with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) at JICA Headquarters. A…
Rakuten Travel Autumn/Winter SALE starts on October 18 at 10:00. Up to 15% off sale plans and limited coupons distributed every day!
Rakuten Travel will hold the “Rakuten Travel Autumn/Winter SALE” from October 18 at 10:00 to November 10 at 11:59 p.m., offering special deals on accommodation facilities nationwide. Up to 15% off fall and winter travel every day, as well as sale plans and exclusive coupons. In addition, Rakuten Mobile subscribers will receive up to 1,000…
Suica’s Penguin Rice” goes on sale. Suipen, which is happy with a mountain of rice, and the Inaho/E4/E7 series of trains associated with Niigata Prefecture.
JR East Japan Trading will start selling three types of “Suica no Penguin Rice” at TRAINIART JRE MALL stores and other locations on October 19. Each is priced at 800 yen. To promote the attractiveness of Niigata Prefecture, a rice-producing region, this product was jointly planned with three local companies: Hitotsubu, Nogami Rice Grain, and…
I used JR Kyushu’s QR Tickeres.
Boarding and alighting Once the reservation is completed, information on the reserved train will appear on the top screen of the “JR Kyushu” application. Tap the “Prepare to board (QR display/read)” button, and a QR code will appear on the screen. What is interesting about JR Kyushu’s QR ticketless service is that once purchased, passengers…